The work undertaken by the group at Dentons Paz Horowitz spans from project finance, such as financing in the automotive sector, to judicial debt recoveries and banking finance matters, as well as corporate finance assistance. The latter is an area of strength for Gabriel Solís Vinueza, who offers clients strategic and corporate finance expertise, often for regulatory matters, having gained such expertise from a past role at the Superintendency of Banks. Solís Vinueza leads the team alongside Rocio Cordova, who is a standout practitioner in the fintech sector and is noted for assisting financial services clients with day-to-day credit operations. Agustín Ormaza is a key contact in the team at the associate level.
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‘What sets this firm apart from the rest is that they come back with innovative solutions.'
‘It is a highly recognised firm in the country for its professionalism and good practice.'
‘Rocio Cordova is highly knowledgeable in the financial and legal field.'
‘The team is very agile in its level of client service and in its recommendations.'
Key clients
- Hyundai Ecuador
- CIS Latam Ecuador
- Star Roses
- Raúl Coka Barriga – Asesores De Seguros
- Upfield Ecuador
- International Finance Corporation (IFC)
- Blueorchard Impact Investment Manager
- Enabling Gapital
- Thoughtmachine
- Oiko Credit
Work highlights
Advised Bank of America on a $59m loan to AC Bebidas Ecuador, addressing legal challenges in its transition from a foreign branch to an independent Ecuadorian entity.
Advised Hyundai Ecuador on the legal analysis of its proposed revolving bond issuance programme on the Panama Stock Exchange (Latinex).
Advised International Finance Corporation on a loan agreement involving Laboratorios Siegfried and its guarantors in Colombia, Panama, Peru, Ecuador and Spain, with IFC as the lender.
Practice head
Rocío Córdova; Gabriel Solís Vinueza